AI News on July 9th

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1. China Mobile Showcases AI for Social Good at Geneva Summit

#AIApplications #TechForGood

China Mobile demonstrated its Jiutian AI model and smart solutions for agriculture and urban governance at the Geneva AI Summit, showcasing how AI can drive sustainable development and benefit society through technological innovation.

2. BYD Establishes Embodied AI Lab with HKUST

#Robotics #SmartManufacturing

BYD has partnered with Hong Kong University of Science and Technology to launch an embodied AI laboratory, investing millions to develop advanced robotics and autonomous systems for next-generation smart manufacturing applications.

3. Meta Invests $3.5B to Accelerate AI Glasses Development

#WearableTech #AIHardware

Meta has acquired significant shares in EssilorLuxottica as part of its $3.5 billion investment to enhance AI-powered smart glasses technology, aiming to create more advanced augmented reality experiences for consumers.

4. SpaceX Valuation Hits $400B Amid AI-Powered Starlink Growth

#SpaceTech #AIInfrastructure

SpaceX's valuation has soared to $400 billion, driven by the success of its Starlink satellite network and Starship program, both utilizing AI for optimization and positioning the company among the world's most valuable enterprises.

5. AI-Designed Cancer Drug Enters Human Trials

#AIDrugDiscovery #MedicalAI

Isomorphic Labs, a DeepMind spinoff, has begun human trials for its first AI-designed cancer treatment, marking a significant milestone in pharmaceutical research where artificial intelligence plays a central role in drug development.

6. China Publishes World's First ISO Standard for Autonomous Driving Tests

#SelfDriving #Regulation

China has introduced ISO 34505:2025, the first international standard for autonomous vehicle testing protocols, establishing global benchmarks for safety and performance evaluation in the rapidly evolving self-driving technology sector.

7. Kuaishou's AI Video Tool "Keling" Surpasses 22M Users

#GenerativeAI #Multimodal

Kuaishou's Keling AI platform has exceeded 22 million users, generating over 100 million videos and achieving $100 million in annual recurring revenue, transforming the landscape of short-form video content creation through AI.

8. Trump Proposes 60% Tariffs on AI Chips Amid Tech War Escalation

#TradePolicy #Semiconductors

Former President Trump has proposed imposing 60% tariffs on AI chips if re-elected, a move that could significantly impact global semiconductor supply chains and intensify the ongoing technology trade tensions between nations.

9. Beijing Launches "AI+Healthcare" Initiative with $1B Funding

#DigitalHealth #GovTech

Beijing has initiated a three-year "AI+Healthcare" program with $1 billion in funding to accelerate the integration of artificial intelligence in medical diagnostics, drug development, and patient care services across China's healthcare system.

10. Humanoid Robotics Firm "Xingdong Era" Secures $70M Series

#Robotics #VC

Chinese robotics company Xingdong Era has completed a $70 million Series A funding round to advance its humanoid robot technology and prepare for mass production, signaling growing investor confidence in embodied AI applications.